Monthly Archives: August 2011

Another of the Artisanale French beers from Ratz Brewing; named after an ex-rugby player turned brewer. Found in the neighboring region to Aveyron: Cahors, Lot. Ratz Ambrée: 5%abv again, no instructions on temperature but preferred cold. I tried this beer … Continue reading →

So I have just returned from a week in the French region of Aveyron. Famous for its rolling hills, farm land, medieval history (castles and stuff)-but definitely not for its beer. We stayed in a 19th century home-made of the … Continue reading →

Chimay is definitely the first Trappist beer I ever tried. Widely available in the US in its Red and Blue Cap styles, it comes from the Abbeye de Scourmont in Chimay, Belgium. Chimay Triple: 8%abv Suggested serving temperature 6-8C 43-46F. … Continue reading →

Something of a mystery to me before seeing it in the store. Tongerlo Brune: 6.7%abv Suggested serving temperature 10C 50F-a bit warm for such a dark beer, personally. Brewed by Haacht Brewery, Tongerlo Brune 6,5 is one of their many … Continue reading →

You see it around, but you may not pay any attention to the signage for this one. Another from the Duvel Moortgat group of beers. Vedett Extra Blond: 5.2%abv Suggested serving temperature 3C 37F-niccccce n’ cold. The fact the beer … Continue reading →

This is another of the famous Abbey beers from Belgium. Maredsous comes in a variety of strength options. Maredsous Triple 10: 10%abv Suggested serving temperature 6-10C 42-50F. I sought out this beer because last time in Belgium I recall enjoying … Continue reading →